Git-R-Done gets it done in Redfield election

Call it a tale of two third parties. While Douglas Hoffman’s Conservative Party effort to win in the 23rd Congressional District got lots of headlines but not enough votes, the Git-R-Done line quietly swept elections in Redfield.

Francis Adams, the Oswego County town’s incumbent supervisor, created the Git-R-Done line on the ballot in 2005 when he ran for office independent of the major parties, despite the fact he is a registered Democrat.

On Tuesday, Adams won re-election easily, as did Town Clerk Susan Hough, a Republican who also ran on the Git-R-Done line on the ballot.

Adams’ vote total of 129 was more than received by his Republican and Democrat opponents combined. Hough’s 198-vote total was more than four times that garnered by of her only opponent.

Town Council seats were won by James Cheney and Daniel Marusiak, both running on the Git-R-Done line.

Politically incorrect comedy character Larry the Cable Guy, whose catchphrase “git-r-done,” is echoed by the Redfield political effort, might appreciate the group’s ballot symbol, a tomahawk-wielding Indian on the run.

“He’s looking for votes,” said Adams.Asked to explain Git-R-Done’s success, Hough said, “we worked hard and we’re dedicated.” She had knee surgery recently and missed a total of two days work.

“We don’t lie to the people,” said Adams. Plus, he and Hough said, they’ve managed to keep property taxes down.“And around us property taxes are out of sight,” Adams said.